I have zero qualms about my family eating them for breakfast, snacks, or after-meal treats. My toddler might declare war when I put avocado slices on his plate…. but Mami gets the last laugh… because AVOCADO BROWNIES, bitch. No, I don’t call my four-year-old names… although, sometimes…. I want to. #Realtalk Toddlers are little emotional terrorists.
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I don’t know what I love more about these flourless avocado brownies… the fact that they are made entirely in my blender (or food processor) or the fact that they are 80% avocado and eggs but taste like fudgy goodness…. it’s a toss-up.
About The Recipe
In the recipe, I say 1 Hass avocado. I use a whole one, I consider these medium-sized, about the size of my fist. If you have massive (I’m looking at you Florida) avocados, use half of one, or your best judgment.
The sweetener…. again, I just like to repeat this so I don’t get yelled at. I am currently on the Lakanto train because it’s working for me. Use what works for you, be that coconut palm sugar or cane sugar. It’s your body loves. You know it best.
Ingredients
These flourless brownies are made up of nut or seed butter and avocado. This is what makes the batter. You can’t skip either ingredient. Then if course cacao powder to make it chocolatey. Your sweetener of choice and the usual things like eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and love! Don’t skip the chocolate chips on top either.
- For the fat, I recommend lard or coconut oil to keep them dairy-free, but butter works too.
- My nut butter of choice are unsweetened, unsalted almond butter or cashew butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- I find that Lakanto (erythritol+ monk fruit) works best for this recipe!
- You can use cocoa but I prefer cacao powder
- This is vanilla extract I use.
Frequently Asked Questions for My Famous Avocado Brownies!
Make sure your avocado is medium-large and ripe!. When you scoop it out, measure it in a measuring cup. 3/4 -1 cup of avocado gently pressed down.
You over mixed it. DO NOT OVER MIX! This will result in cakey brownies. If you need to stop the blender or food processor and continue mixing/mashing the avocado by hand to get it to fully incorporate.
Or seed butter, YES. No Coconut butter won’t work, and you can’t replace it with ghee or regular butter. Don’t skimp on the nut or seed butter.
Yes! My palate isn’t used to really sweet stuff anymore. If you still eat “regular” sweets then you’ll probably want to add more sweetener. About 2 tbsp more.
These bake best in a metal loaf pan.
Yes, but I like them better with it in.
You can, but why? It’s so much better with it. I like using a 85% dark cacao bar that melts into a mess on top. Takes these avocado brownies to the next level.
Thank You!
Thank you! All of you who make and share this recipe! I love seeing your posts on Instagram! Yeay Team Flourless Avocado Brownies. This recipe, my first viral one, even made it into my book: Made Whole!
If you want a more traditional brownie experience check out my KETO FUDGE BROWNIE (dairy and nut-free).
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Flourless Avocado Brownies
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Description
Fudgy flourless brownies! READ FAQs before making these!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium, ripe, hass avocado (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup melted ghee (lard or coconut oil)
- 3–4 tbsp unsweetened, unsalted almond butter, cashew butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup Lakanto (erythritol+ monk fruit) or preferred granulated sweetener (xylitol, coconut palm, maple sugar etc)
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (optional, makes them chewy)
- 1/2 cup low carb chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- Line a small baking dish, like a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of your food processor combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend om medium, low power until just smooth. No more than 30 seconds. If you overmix the batter they will be cakey. You can use a spatula to scrape down the mix and then fold it together, mashing up any chucks of avocado left.
- Use the spatula to transfer the batter to the baking dish and smooth it out evenly.
- Top with fun things. I’m partial to chocolate chips!
- Bake for 25 minutes. Until the edges begin to separate from the sides.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before handling.
- Pick it up, carefully, by the parchment paper and set it on a cutting board.
- Cut into 8 squares! Enjoy! Store leftovers in tupperware in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe Notes:
- READ THE FAQ’S!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: (alcohols) 4.5g
- Fat: 13.8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.73
- Protein: 3.9g
Keywords: flourless avocado brownies
Amy Claire says
These brownies are the best! So rich and fudgey. This recipe is by far the best kind of healthy, keto, low sugar recipe that I have found! My new go to!
★★★★★
Anne says
Making these (finally!) for my birthday next week. Ever use frozen avocado?
Thawed, of course! I have frozen a few whole avocados – were too ripe before I could do anything. I’ve seen recipes using them thawed for 30 min (then rinsed in warm water) – and they work well w/ mousse, guac. Just not sure what to expect & I’d hate to have my birthday treat yucked up. (Yes, I’ll look for a non-frozen one but thought I’d ask)
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
Thawed avocado should be just fine!
Marylynn Skorek says
Want to try eliminating fat; sugar. I have Lupus & thought this way of eating may be beneficial. Look forward to your News Letter! Thank you.
Sarah says
Hi, can you use just plain Monk Fruit, not the Lakanto?
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
pure monk fruit will be too sweet, it’s more like stevia. I don’t know the measurements for that.
Jina says
I just made these, and used 1/2 tsp 100% pure monk fruit powder, and they turned out nicely. 🙂
★★★★★
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
awesome! thank you for sharing!
Evy says
Most things that say Monk fruit or Monk fruit and erythritol mixed. You can find plain Monk fruit but 1/32 of a teaspoon equals 2 tsp of another sweetener!
Dina says
Just made these and they are incredible!! Question for everyone, I don’t usually leave my brownies in the refrigerator. Do I have to do it with you since they have avocado in them?
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
These can stay out for 2 days in a cool dry place. After that, keep it in the fridge.
Michelle says
I Love these brownies. I make them all the time. I don’t even use any coconut oil or anything like that and just use a little maple syrup and unsweetened. Applesauce. Still awesome🤩
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
Thanks so much for sharing!
Iveta says
Absolutely amazing!!!
My family and i love these
recipe.
Thank you for sharing with us with this wonderful recipe
Katelynn Anzaldua says
I am a pregnant Type 1 Diabetic and your blog and books have been so helpful when it comes to me having a healthy pregnancy! These brownies are my favorite!
★★★★★
Sara says
I am new to keto type sweetners and was reading up on Lakanto and it seems to be one of the most “natural” and “minimally processed” ones out there. I have previously used things like coconut sugar or maple sugar but have to make a switch. What are your thoughts on these types of sweetners and what’s best for you? Thanks!
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
Lakanto tastes great, it’s also erythritol based, mixed with monk fruit. I wouldn’t say is too different from other sugar alcohol sweeteners. I think the least processed ones are pure stevia and pure monk fruit but they are hard to use. Allulose has become popular and I like it a lot. You have to experiment and see what works for you.
Evy says
The Lankanto erythritol/Monk fruit blend seems to be the most versatile and least processed/natural besides monk fruit and Stevia but those two take so little and are hard to use by themselves. Allulose can be very very upsetting to your gut for a lot of people though others like it because it doesn’t crystallizes in certain recipes. I myself cannot do any of it or I will never be out of the bathroom sorry TMI. Too hard on gut health in my opinion. Hope this helps
Rebecca says
I cannot get over how absolutely amazing these are. They taste better than traditional brownies.
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
Thank you so much Rebecca!
Gratia Brown says
This is my go to dessert recipe! I use the recipe with chocolate chunks to bake mini cup cakes and add a buttercream frosting.
Incredibly chocolate-y, moist, and makes everyone happy!
Barb Stuart says
your story is so inspiring! ?
My daughter suffers a great deal with pain from autoimmune issues!
She craves all the wrong things! It’s a constant battle!
Not sure where to start! Thank you for the ideas!
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
HUGS!
DONNA M SIMEK says
Can I substitute something for the eggs?
Cristina Curp, FNTP says
Some folks have tried flax egg, but I personally have not, so I can’t vouch for it works well or not
Aloe says
These are as good as they look! I’ve been craving these throughout my first trimester and they become a staple in my house.
★★★★★
Cristina says
Love this! Congrats too!
Primal Nini says
I tried these last night and added some dark chocolate chips and some chopped hazelnuts on top. I cooked them a bit longer as they were still a bit gooey inside for me, but I LOVED them. I did use a scant 1/3 cup of Swerve and the taste was good. I’ll definitely make these again.